Lifeguard Training

Lifeguard Prep Swim Lessons (Ages 16 & Up)

Interested in taking the Lifeguarding Training course, but need more practice? Register for these swim prep swim lessons that focus on stroke development and endurance and help prepare swimmers for the Lifeguard Pre-Test.

Requirements

Participants must be comfortable in deep water and be able to swim at least 100 yards of continuously using front crawl and/or breaststroke.

Participants in the course must have an application on file with Facility Director prior to taking this course.

Participants must also commit to working for a M-NCPPC pool for the upcoming pool season.

Lifeguard Training (Ages 15 & Up)

The purpose of the American Red Cross Lifeguarding course is to provide entry-level lifeguard participants with the knowledge and skills to prevent, recognize, and respond to aquatic emergencies and to provide care for breathing and cardiac emergencies, injuries and sudden illnesses until Emergency Medical Services (EMS) personnel take over.

Requirements

Must be at least 15 years old

Participants must have previously passed the Lifeguard Pre-test that is listed below (both pre-test and course must be taken at the same facility).

Lifeguard Pre-Test (Ages 15 & Up)

This pre-test is necessary for the Lifeguard Training course (both pre-test and course must be taken at the same facility). Participants must be at least 15 years old and demonstrate the following:

Tread water for 2 minutes using only the legs (hand placed across chest under armpits)

Complete a timed event within 1 minute, 40 seconds

Starting in the water, swim 20 yards then surface dive, feet-first or
head-first, to a depth of 7 to 10 feet to retrieve a 10-pound object.

Surface and swim 20 yards on back, with both hands holding the object.

Exit the water without using a ladder or steps.

Lifeguard Instructor Training (Ages 17 & Up)

Become certified as an American Red Cross Lifeguarding Instructor. This course teaches students to train and certify participants in Lifeguarding and CPR/AED. Participants must be currently certified in basic-level Lifeguarding/First Aid/CPR/AED.

Course Completion Requirements

Successfully complete the Online Session prior to the Pre-course session

Tread water for 2 minutes using only the legs (hand placed across chest under armpits)

Must complete a timed event within 1 minute and 40 seconds

Starting in the water, swim 20 yards then surface dive, feet-first or head-first, to a depth of 7 to 10 feet to retrieve a 10-pound object.

Surface and swim 20 yards on back, with both hands holding the object.

Exit the water without using a ladder or steps.

Primary Assessment and Infant CPR scenario

Suspected head injury rescue

Active victim rescue scenario

Submerged victim in 7 to 10 feet of water and perform one-rescuer adult CPR scenario for 3 minutes.

Pre-test and training courses must be taken at the same facility.

Shallow Water Lifeguard Training (Ages 15 & Up)

Become an American Red Cross Shallow Water Lifeguard. The primary purpose of this course is to learn the knowledge and skills needed to prevent and to respond to aquatic emergencies in shallow water up to 5 feet deep. Participants must have previously passed the Shallow Water Lifeguard Pre-test (both pre-test and course must be taken at the same facility). This course is for those who are interested in working at M-NCPPC's Glenn Dale Splash Park during the summer season only.

Shallow Water Lifeguard Pre-Test

Pre-test for Water Attendant training course-both courses must be taken at the same facility. Participants must show proof of age and demonstrate the following:

Swim continuously for 100 yards using the front crawl, breaststroke, or a combination of both.

Tread water for 2 minutes using only the legs (hand placed across chest under armpits)

Must complete a timed event within 50 seconds

Starting in the water, swim 20 yards using front crawl or breaststroke then submerge to a depth of 4 to 5 feet to retrieve a 10 pound object.

Return to surface and walk or swim 20 yards to the starting point with both hands holding the object at the surface of the water.